BBC News BBC News - Science & Environment Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:40:16 GMT Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? BBC Inside Science Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots? Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:43:10 GMT An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum. Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate' Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:15:09 GMT Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years. After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:08:13 GMT As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK BBC Inside Science Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT Will the US army benefit from testing its male soldiers for testosterone levels? Eclipse a 'once or twice in a lifetime' event Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:25:30 GMT A Guernsey astronomer says people will have to wait until 2081 for the next total eclipse. BBC Inside Science Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide. Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:27:43 GMT Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output. Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:13:04 GMT A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful. Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:28:46 GMT Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts. See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:01:33 GMT New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before. Farm to become 'beacon of hope' nature reserve Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:12:27 GMT Avon Wildlife Trust says it will transform the 44-acre farm into a haven for birds, bats and newts. England and Wales on course for driest July on record Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:37:17 GMT Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago. First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:10:46 GMT The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur. Free diver, 21, wants to 'give back' to the ocean that has helped him Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:50:03 GMT Iesetyn Morgan regularly free dives and shares the footage of marine life on social media. From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. Death of swan family leaves residents 'devastated' Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:16:09 GMT The council says there is blue-green algae on the lake which can be damaging for wildlife. Part of SpaceX rocket believed to have struck Moon Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:41:15 GMT A stray SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a crater Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:51:46 GMT Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be. 'You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:00:07 GMT Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB. What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:19:24 GMT While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions. Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:55:24 GMT Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall. Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon? Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:13:37 GMT Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident. Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:51:46 GMT Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be. BBC Inside Science Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them? Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet? Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:53:40 GMT The SpaceX rocket part has crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater, images from orbiting satellites should arrive in the coming hours and days. Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet? Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:13:02 GMT A rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater - but why haven't images been released yet? Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:27:43 GMT Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output. See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:01:33 GMT New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before. Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:13:04 GMT A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful. How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:01 GMT Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences? Peat burning underground sparks heathland flare-up Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:02:21 GMT The small fire on Tuesday comes nearly two weeks after the heathland fire that burned for five days. Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMT Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986. The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:02:53 GMT As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. Where in the West Country to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:19:55 GMT The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country. Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:50:42 GMT More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall. Huge wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:03:04 GMT Eilish Rothney says the nest, which has engulfed her ring binders, is about 1m (3.2ft) tall. 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